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South Florida Fair 2018: 8 ways to score cheap tickets

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Join the magical parade! Each night has a different theme during the South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach, Florida on January 8, 2018. Groups can apply to participate in the 20-30 minute parade through the fairgrounds. The fair opens January 12 and runs through January 28. (Allen Eyestone / The Palm Beach Post)

Posted: 9:49 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2018

The South Florida Fair goes down every year. This year, you can join the fun from Friday, Jan. 12 through Sunday, Jan., 28. What else is new? The fair theme, of course! “Magical Parades.” And yes, there will be TONS of them.

Here’s how you can score free or discounted tickets to the enchanted experience.

Goodwill BOGO days are a thing. Buy one regular price adult gate admission and the second person will get in free. Coupons are available at Palm Beach County Goodwill stores or online at www.southfloridafair.com.

Admission, rides and food bites will be $2 on Tuesdays all day between Jan. 16 - Jan 23.

5. ARE YOU SOMEONE’S HERO?

If you’re active in the military, a veteran, firefighter or law enforcement personnel, you and your family will be admitted for just $7 by going to the main expo entrance of the fair or the entrance at Yesteryear Village to get admission coupon and then presenting it at any ticket window. To receive special ride discounts, visit the BioTest Pharmaceuticals booth inside Expo West. Valid proof of service with photo I.D. is required.

6. ENJOY THE BIKE SHOW

Arrive on a motorcycle and participate in the “Bike Nite” parade at 6 p.m. on either Wednesday, Jan. 17 or Wednesday, Jan. 24, to pay only $5 for admission. Guests must ride on a motorcycle to receive the special. That’s right: It’s $5 per person on a motorcycle, including passengers for an additional $5.

People eat a a New Orleans style eatery at the South Florida Fair, January 13, 2017. (Greg Lovett / The Palm Beach Post)

People eat a a New Orleans style eatery at the South Florida Fair, January 13, 2017. (Greg Lovett / The Palm ... read more

Monday, Jan. 22, is Special Senior Day and admission for those 60 and older is just $5 ($4 off the regular senior gate admission). Also, admission every Wednesday and Thursday of the fair (Jan. 17, 18, 24 and 25), seniors get in for $7 — $2 off the regular senior gate admission. And yes, ID is required.

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